Everyone knows that staying active and exercising regularly are important. When most of us talk about the benefits of exercise or needing to get active, we tend to focus on things that are outwardly physical—a tighter tummy or a stronger and more toned upper body. While there’s nothing necessarily wrong with wanting a healthier appearance, the most significant benefits of an active lifestyle tend to live under the surface—for example, prevention of progressive conditions like peripheral artery disease, or PAD.